Chapter 10: Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   It can be said that in the fear system, the amygdala

A.	Serves as a response center for danger and fear
B.	Imprints the time and place of an event
C.	Evaluates the event in relation to memories of previous experiences
D.	Releases hormones that start a cascade of neurohormones and neurotransmitters that prepare the body to respond to a threat

 

 

____     2.   Types of specific phobias include all of the following except

A.	Blood, injury, or injection
B.	Public speaking
C.	Situational phobias—elevators, bridges
D.	Environmental phobias—storms, water

 

 

____     3.   Regarding generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which of the following is true?

A.	GAD is rare in older adults.
B.	Comorbidity for major depression and other anxiety disorders is not common.
C.	GAD is considered to be a chronic condition.
D.	GAD is characterized by seasonal cycles.

 

 

____     4.   For a patient with GAD and a history of substance abuse, one of the primary reasons for choosing buspirone (Buspar) is because it

A.	Inhibits reuptake of serotonin
B.	Is effective for somatic complaints—sweaty palms, shortness of breath, etc.
C.	Does not cause dependency
D.	Has a strong antidepressant effect

 

 

____     5.   In considering maintenance treatment for a patient with GAD who is anxious, agitated, and irritable and has sleep problems, which medication(s) might you select?

A.	Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
B.	A dopamine agonist
C.	Paroxetine (Paxil) or sertraline (Zoloft)
D.	Alprazolam (Xanax)

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

2. ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

3. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

4. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

5. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1